Barbara Hetaraka
Primary School Principal
Thames,WAK
Summary
Motivational principal excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Results-driven kaiako and leader of 19 years with honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with Hauraki, Waikato, Tainui and Ngāti Kahu, standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programmes and educational practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal
Thames South School
Thames, WKO
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimise education effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programmes with well-written applications.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programmes.
Team Leader
Kia Aroha College
Otara, Manukau
06.2015 - 12.2023
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with staff and taiohi through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
Assistant Principal
Thames South School
Thames, WKO
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programme to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Kaiako
Cloverpark Middle School
Cloverpark, Manukau
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
The University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK 02.2001 - 12.2003
Skills
Safety and security procedures
Student achievement
Relationship building and networking
Instructional leadership
Standards of excellence
Community engagement
Human resources
Student and parent relations
Training and mentoring
Team Building
Hobbies
Whānau - integral member of all whānau settings; personal and professional
Appreciate the Arts
Hunter, gatherer
Passionate kaiako - teacher and learner
Aspiring master chef
Timeline
Principal
Thames South School
01.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Kia Aroha College
06.2015 - 12.2023
Assistant Principal
Thames South School
01.2010 - 06.2015
Kaiako
Cloverpark Middle School
01.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
The University of Auckland
02.2001 - 12.2003